intercept (n.)

  1. the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

    intercept (v.)

  1. seize on its way; The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the countrys airspace

    [ Syn: stop ]

  2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy; Is this hotel room bugged?

    [ Syn: wiretap , tap , bug ]

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